A story about the forbidden love between a white Jewish girl and a Black Muslim boy in the late 1990s, exploring their relationship and the societal barriers they face.
Author
Jacqueline Woodson
27 books in the catalog
Jacqueline Woodson has 27 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly realistic fiction, coming-of-age and family drama. The titles we've reviewed span 1900 to 2020.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
A young girl named Lena navigates her complex family life, including her mother's relationships and her own feelings of displacement.
This collection of interconnected stories follows Melanin Sun, a young Black girl, as she navigates her identity and experiences.
This novel tells the story of two young girls, Vernetta and D.J., who form a close friendship. It explores themes of family, race, and growing up.
A young girl named Maizon spends a summer with her grandmother and forms a deep friendship with another girl, Delilah.
A young girl named Woodson navigates family, grief, and growing up during a significant time in her life.
This is a collection of short stories and poems about children from diverse backgrounds sharing their experiences and feelings of belonging.
This book explores themes of identity and self-discovery for young people.
A young girl named Lena finds solace and connection through a writing program that pairs her with incarcerated teens.
A young girl's family uses a rope to escape the South during the Great Migration, facing hardships and finding hope.
A young girl named Mary deals with the complexities of her mother's addiction and its impact on their lives.
Pecan Pie Baby tells the story of a young girl who is excited about her new baby sibling, but also feels a little jealous.
A young boy named Locomotion writes poems to his father, who is in prison.
This novel explores themes of friendship, loss, and identity through the eyes of a young girl who befriends the ghost of Tupac Shakur.
A teenage girl named Sarah tries to sabotage her own life to avoid a perceived future of unhappiness.
This novel explores the complex relationships and experiences of young people growing up in Brooklyn.
A young girl navigates the complexities of family, identity, and belonging as she moves between different homes and relationships.
This novel in verse tells the story of a young girl named Beth and her family as they navigate life in a small town during wartime.
A young girl named Tosyn navigates the complexities of family and identity in a changing world.
This novel explores the complex friendship between two girls, one white and one Black, growing up in Brooklyn during the 1970s.
A young girl reflects on her childhood memories and family relationships.
Three brothers in Harlem cope with their mother's absence and their own struggles for identity and belonging.
A young girl navigates her family's complex relationships and her own identity, moving between different homes and experiences.
This novel explores the lives of two young girls, Maddy and Lena, growing up in the segregated South and their evolving friendship.
Maizon, a young girl, is sent to a boarding school where she discovers secrets about herself and the school.
A young girl named Irene navigates the complexities of friendship and family while dealing with a difficult situation.
A family gathers for a Sunday picnic, sharing stories and reflecting on their lives and relationships.
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